Patuxent River State Park
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesReptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found in Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about the varied and extraordinary creatures. Meet at the Nature Center.
Campfire Stories
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesJoin Patuxent River State Park staff around the campfire for stories of native animals, farm history, maybe a song or two... and, of course, s'mores! Event is contingent upon weather. Meet at the Nature Center.
Winter is Coming
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesWhile the weather is still warm and summer-like to us, plants and animals have to make some significant changes in order to survive the cold months ahead. Learn about some of these adaptations, play a bird migration game (try to survive the migratory challenges!) and turn natural items into artwork. Meet at the Nature Center.
Signs of Fall Scavenger Hunt
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesStop by the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center during the day and pick up a Scavenger Hunt Guide, looking for signs of fall as you walk through the park.
EEK! Spiders!
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn about spiders, make your own spider web, and attempt to find and identify spiders within Patuxent River State Park. Meet at the Nature Center.
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesReptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found in Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about these varied and extraordinary creatures. Meet at the Nature Center.
Fall Nature Journaling
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCreate your own nature journal and learn how to use it to sharpen your observations of the natural world around you. Meet at the Nature Center.
Stream Study
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesWhat's in the water? Look for crayfish, mayfly larvae, salamanders, and do some simple water quality tests in the Patuxent River. Closed-toe shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet […]
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesReptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found in Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about […]
Volunteer Opportunity: Weed Warriors
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesJoin a state park ranger and help to remove some of the invasive plants that threaten Maryland's natural ecosystems. Close-toed shoes, bug spray, and work gloves are recommended. Ages 10 […]